1
as in heavy
having great weight
a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move
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2
as in huge
unusually large
the massive statue took up most of the small yard
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence
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Recent Examples of massive
The finale introduced a massive twist in Thalia's origin story from author Rick Riordan's original book series — so much so that Percy (and the rest of world) is right to worry about her return.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
Upcoming strike Thousands of union members, religious faithful and ordinary citizens are expected to participate in a massive statewide economic strike on Friday that organizers are hoping will bring an end to ICE activity in Minnesota.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
The same could be said about the massive chunk of cap space the team could save by cutting him before the new league year.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
This creates a massive talent shift.
—Yasmeen Ahmad, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026
Upcoming strike Thousands of union members, religious faithful and ordinary citizens are expected to participate in a massive statewide economic strike on Friday that organizers are hoping will bring an end to ICE activity in Minnesota.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
The same could be said about the massive chunk of cap space the team could save by cutting him before the new league year.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
This creates a massive talent shift.
—Yasmeen Ahmad, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massive
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The panel picks up on the baseball-heavy clues, and guesses accordingly.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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While success has become familiar, his most recent championship in Texas carried a heavier meaning.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Are the countries Trump has slapped with a huge tariff going to send us their data?—
MIKE STOBBE,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Missiles cause a huge explosion.—
Svitlana Vlasova,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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You guys have had a most magnificent season.—
Nicole Kraft,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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While there has been some historical variation in their population, gray whales — magnificent animals that can grow up to 50 feet long and weigh as much as 80,000 pounds — are now regularly starving to death as their main food sources disappear.—
David Helvarg,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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That may seem like a hefty number of miles to some, but sadly, that’s a slow month for me.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sick of lugging a hefty shoulder bag out on the town?—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a massive leg lumbering in the distance which could be a Sentinel, the gigantic, mutant-hunting robots that are some of X-Men’s most iconic villains.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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Chaplin holds many vestiges of its former ownership, from an old saw mill and furnace from when Chaplin was making his films, to his footsteps, to a gigantic set of muppet eyes overlooking the soundstage room.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Jan. 2026
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College sweethearts William and Kate would later get engaged in Kenya in October 2010 and marry in an epic royal wedding in London in April 2011.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Challenge winners selected from eligible entries in all 50 states will earn an exclusive invitation to attend the live final in Los Angeles on May 20, marking a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans to witness the epic conclusion and be part of this milestone season.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Middle Kingdom is making enormous strides toward large-scale solar power production – and other nations should follow suit.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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So far, Batson hasn’t found much support among programmers, who still wield enormous influence in the format — more, for sure, than their Top 40 counterparts do in pop.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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The mountains look glorious, green, and bizarrely in-your-face.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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This week, Tyler, the Creator recapped his glorious year in a triumphant freestyle, Sabrina Carpenter gifted her fans a Man’s Best Friend bonus track as an early Christmas present, and Doechii teamed up with SZA for a subdued yet motivational anthem.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Massive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massive. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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